ASSOCIATION CODE

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21809, 15 June 1936, Page 9

ASSOCIATION CODE

FAST AND WILLING PLAY IN SENIOR GRADE TECHNICAL SHOWS PROMISE IN BEATING NOMADS Results; — Western A 3. Western B 2. Rangers 5, Linwood i. Thistle 2, St. Albans 0. Technical Old Boys 2, Nomads 1. In the main game of Saturday’s round of the Association football competition Western A proved too good ’for Western B. which is runner-up to the A team. The score. 3-2, represented the difference between the teams, though hardly at any stage did the A team have to extend itself. Playing confidently, it had three goals to the good at half-time, and from then till almost the end it let its B team make the pace. Thistle, by better team work, accounted for St. Albans by 2-0 at Malvern Park. Technical Old Boys created a surprise in beating Nomads 2-1 at Richmond Park. At Linwood Park the rapidly improving Rangers team had a runaway win over Linwood by 5 goals to 1. WESTERN A (3) V. WESTERN B (2) Western A increased its lead in the championship by another two points when it beat its nearest rival, Western B. by 3 goals to 2. Play throughout was listless, whatever pace there was being set by the B team. Western A had its opponent’s measure from the start and settled down to profit by the colts’ mistakes. With Western A three goals to the good at half-time the B team made play lively, putting on two goals in fast time. With the issue in doubt, play continued more briskly, and the B team was more dangerous on attack. Probably the most pleasing feature of the match was the fine play of the Western B halves and backs. J. Henderson and M. Petersen played solid defensive games. E. Taylor, at centre half, made several openings for his forwards. R. Bourne and C. Deering constantly took the eye in the forwards. In the Western A forwards Ives and Ellis were well to the fore in attacking movements, and E. Hall made some wellplaced shots from the side-line, A. McMillan demonstrated by his play that in the full-back’s position he was out of place; he is a natural half. The Western A team will need to improve a lot if it wishes to repeat its last year’s performance. The teams were:—

Western A—J. White: S. Cawtheray, A, McMillan; R. Henderson. M. Gordon, G Roberts; W. White, G. Ellis. G. Smith, W, Ives. E. Hah.

Western B—M. Mitchell': M. Petersen. J. Henderson; C. Fail. E. Taylor, R. MeVicker; S. Benger. C. Deering. J. Nelligan, R. Pattinson, R. Bourne. Play began briskly, both teams testing the defences with fast forward thrusts. In little more than three minutes Western A scored. Henderson drew Mitchell, the ball going into the net when a clearing kick bv one of the backs rebounded off G. Smith. Play was very sluggish for a spell, neither side appearing dangerous on attack. Western A. after a series of short passing rushes, again scored. W. Ives secured, slipped between Taylor and Petersen, and scored in the corner. Western A2, Western 80. Western A. with a definite advantage in team work, again pressed. White centring to Smith, who ran round Mitchell and scored in an open goal. Half-time score: Western A3, Western B 0. Western A again concentrated after the interval on the B team’s goal. A bombardment by Smith, Ellis, and Ives found Mitchell very safe. Western B infused more life into its play and hammered at the A team’s goal. Persistence brought Its reward when J. Nelligan raced between the full-backs and scored a line goal from the penalty area. After another lull in the play Nelligan again secured and beat White all the way. Western A 3, Western B 2. It looked now as if nothing would stop the B team. Pattinson and Bourne missing the goal narrowly. A little later White cleared, off Benger, and then the A team attacked. Time was called with the scores; Western A 3. Western B 2. Referee: Mr E. B. Harris. TECHNICAL OLD BOYS (2) V. NOMADS (1) If Technical Old Boys can continue to play football like that played against Nomads, they will extend any team in the competition. It is remarkable tbat their 2*l victory was but their second of the season. However, some faults were apparent. Were the forwards to pattern their play on that of Browne, the centre-forward, Technical’s goal average would show a better balance. Browne was at his best In this game. His trapping of the ball and bringing it under immediate control made many openings for his partners. So long as Walls persists in cultivating the spectacular he will remain in the mediocre class. It is a long-standing fault of his, and he should recognise, by now, that its correction would entitle him to consideration for representative honours. R. Fleete and Mallinson were very effective connecting links with the wings, and were always in the thick of the play. Players of a very similar type are Walker. Scott, and Humra. Walker possesses many of the best qualities of his elder brothers, and with time will gain representative honours. L. Fleete and Porter countered the Nomads attack effectively with bustling tactics. Jackson undoubtedly saved the day for Technical between the uprights. He is the equal of any keeper in the competition. Nomads nave played far better football than they

did in this match, and perhaps the opposition was underrated until too late. Perhaps the weakest link in the forward line was Smith, at outside left. Strangely enough he received easily twice as much of the ball as the right and stronger flank. Smith appears to have lost much of his artistry of a few seasons ago. and has developed kick-and-rush tactics. Adams was given too much attention to be as effective as usual. H. Waddell put every ounce into his work, and so did Pickup, on the other flank. T. Waddle could improve his play by developing anticipation. The Play Playing at Richmond Park, Technical won the toss and played with a fairly strong easterly breeze. Gordon initiated a Nomads movement on the right. BilelUT cross-kicked for Adams to get too far under the ball with his shot. Browne slipped past Fail and gave Walls a shot at easy range with only Mcßae to beat. The Technical winger shot tamely into the goalkeeper’s hands. Nomads retaliated down the centre and Adams slammed the ball out to the left. Humm was too good for Smith, and Technical returned play to the other end. Browne slipped the ball out to the left and Mallinson and Walls beat the Nomads’ defence. From a cross-kick Craggs was on the spot, and lie scored just Inside the upright from an acute angle. Technical Old Boys 1. Nomads 0. In a Nomads’ raid Adams dummied and Sharr took a pass. Smith was up for the cross-kick, but Porter bustled him over the line. Then Technical came away and Browne and Fleete went into action and with the whole forward line swarming into goal the Nomads’ defence was in trouble. Craggs crashed a shot to the upright, and Technical still held its ground. Mallinson crossed the ball and Fleete screwed it for goal. W. Waddell went for a clearing kick, but the spinning ball carried high up into his own goal. The half-time score was:— Technical Old Boys 2, Nomads 0. The second spell opened with a fast Nomads’ attack with Fleete. Walker, and Scott putting in great work in the Technical defence. A shot by Sharr had Jackson leaping to gather the ball, and then Pickup tested the Technical goalkeeper with a long shot. Nomads again took up the attack. Smith cross-kicked for goal, . Sharr drove in, and Jackson snapped the ,

ball from Douglas for a great save. Technical was concentrating on defence, now, for Nomads were fighting to score. Jackson flung clear from Douglas, and when Sharr smashed in a return he found the Technical keeper out of position. Technical Old Boys 2, Nomads 1. Browne went through solo for Technical, and Fleete was handy for a shot when Fail jumped in and blocked the ball. At this stage Nomads kept up a persistent attack and could do everything but score. Technical lifted the siege when Craggs and Fleete made a break on the right. Fail blocked the movement and at time the score was: Technical Old Boys 2, Nomads 1. Referee, Mr T. Chalklin. THISTLE (2) v. ST. ALBANS (0) At Malvern Park, Thistle won narrowly against St. Albans with a two-goal margin. Play, although inclined to be scrambling, was quite interesting. In the early stages St. Albans kept play around the Thistle goalmouth. Thistle, with superior team-work, looked the more dangerous, as it could finish off movements better. J. Simpson was again the mainstay of the Thistle backs, being well supported by J. Paton at centre half. A. Wilson and R. Adam were the most dangerous of the forwards. N. McCann and C. Cooke shone on defence for St. Albans, and C. Liddle and W. Sey were prominent on attack.

St. Albans made play lively from the start, keeping Thistle hard on the defensive. Liddle and Sey were prominent, and the latter narrowly missed scoring. Mitchell stopping a hard drive. A counter by J. Paton had Thistle in full cry down the field, A. Wilson’s shot just going outside the posts. Thistle was playing short, but St. Albans could not take advantage of it. Play see-sawed for a spell, Thistle appearing more dangerous on attack. Thistle were first to score. H, Wilson rattling the net after a transfer from Sutherland. Thistle continued to press, and receiving the ball from Adam, W. Sutherland steered it between the posts. St. Albans pressed, but Mitchell, Simpson, and Bates proved equal to the occasion, and at half-time the score was: Thistle 2. St. Albans 0. Thistle practically dominated the second spell, but poor shooting by the forwards cost several good scoring chances. O’Rawe and Bruce made ground on the left, but Wilson missed a great opportunity when he played the ball over the bar. Play was indecisive, neither team looking very impressive. Though Thistle had the better of the game, it could not pass the St. Albans’ defence. The game ended: Thistle 2, St. Albans 0. Referee; Mr L. Doherty. RANGERS (5) v. LINWOOD (1) Rangers again demonstrated by their defeat of Linwood by 5 goals to 1 than their recent victories were no flash in the pan. In J. and D. Souter. Cullen is partnered by players who do not make it difficult for a centre-forward to score goals. Cullen possesses the speed and elusiveness required in a centre-forward, and three times he scored against Linwood. He ss also beginning to master the intricacies of snap-shooting. It is many years since Rangers possessed wingers of the calibre of Ross and Robb. Robb’s recent displays show a wonderful improvement, and both he and Ross understand the scoring possibilities of speedy wing players closing in on goal for the final assault. Millar. Maxloe, and Maconi, who form the Rangers Intermediate line, are contributing factors to the success of the forwards. After playing in every department except goal. Fraser appears to have settled down as a first-rate full-back. Linwood put, n tremendous amount of energy into the game, but much of it is wasted. It ibeyond the province of a forward to take up the position of a defender in all circumstances. Linwood is decidedly weak - in defence, but the forwards destroy tinbalance of the whole team by constantly dropping back. Wilkins is developing into a class forward, but receives little suoport. The Linwood full backs have still to master the timing of a kick and the proper disposal of the ball. Linwood possesses the material for a good side, and it should be the dutv of the coach to bring out the latent ability. The Play Play began at a fast pace. Linwood having the better of the opening exchanges. Rangers, however, soon asserted themselves, but solid defensive play by Linwood kept them out. Thomas and Wilkins were prominent in a passing movement for Linwood. but a counter b> Rangers found play at midfield. Rangers now pressed, and Cullen scored off a corner. Rangers came again, Ross centring for Cullen to score his second goal. Rangers kept up the pressure, and good combined play by Souter and Cullen let Cullen in for his third goal. Almost immediately after Ross made it four. Linwood attacked, but the defence held, and at half-time the score was: Rangers 4, Linwood 0. Linwood was on attack again soon after th° interval, and had-Its reward when

Wilkins slipped through to goal. At last Rangers broke away, and from a corner Router increased their lead. Play seesawed till the final whistle, when the score was: Rangers 5, Linwood l. Referee; Mr R. C. Neville, Results of other matches:--SENIOR RESERVE Technical Old Boys 5, Marist 1. Nomads 2. Rangers 1. JUNIOR GRADE Technical Old Boys 4, Young Men's Christian Association 0. Celtic B 3, Nomads A 1. St, Albans 4, Thistle 1. FIFTH GRADE Technical 3. St. Albans A 0. Western 4, St. Albans RfcO. Marist 4, Nomads 1. “ SIXTH GRADE Nomads 1, Marist 1. Thistle 4, Technical B I. SEVENTH GRADE Young Men’s Christian Association 2. Nomads 2. Rangers 0, Thistle 0. Marist 6, Northcote 0. inumnH R Trehnical 0.

PETER DAWSON CUP BILLER BEATS KELSON (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGEAM.) WESTPORT, June 13. The Peter Dawson Cup was retained by the Bullcr Association football team today against Nelson's challenge, the holders winning by 3 goals to 1. It was a very even game, with the losers fighting determinedly right to the finish. For the winners, Twamley, White, and Blythe, and for the losers, D. De Feu, were the scorers. WELLINGTON TEAM TO PLAY AUSTRALIA WELLINGTON. June 14. Wellington's representative Association football team to play the Australian visitors on the King's Birthday was announced after the Possibles v. Probables match as follows; Goal, Parton; backs, Miles, Haines; halves, Todd. Jeffery, Simon; forwards, Heath, Webster. Leslie, Hatchard, Gendall; reserve, Longbottom.

IN OTHER CENTRES (PRESS ASSOCIATIOK TBUEGBAU3.) AUCKLAND, June 14. New Zealand Navy 1, Imperial Navy 0, in a special challenge match; Mount Albert Grammar 3, Thistle 0; Ponsonby 4, North Shore 2; Comrades 3, Metro College 3. AUSTRALIANS BEATEN IN TRIAL MATCH (01HTKU PRESS ASSOCIATIO*—COPIRIGHT.) (Received June 14, 8.36 p.m.) SYDNEY, June 14. The Australian Association football team which left for New Zealand in the Wanganella, played a trial match against Sydney, the latter winning 6-4.